Soon, dinner was delivered from the kitchen, and everyone ate at two tables, men and women.
After two days of tossing and turning, Zhuzhu finally yawned after eating and drinking her fill. Yang Lihua arranged for Chunhong to take Zhuzhu to bed, but she herself did not say goodbye.
Mrs. Wu guessed she had something to say, so she excused herself to attend to some chores. Yongfeng and Manager Wu also tactfully went out to guard the door. Suddenly, only Mr. Wu, Yongning, and Yang Lihua were left in the room.
Yongning personally poured tea for her mother and husband. Yang Lihua took a sip, thought about what to say, and then spoke.
"Mr. Wu, the north is truly dangerous. We are grateful to you for bringing Yongning south this time. Our whole family is extremely grateful for your kindness."
Mr. Wu refused to take credit for it and quickly waved his hand in response, "Mrs. Tai, you're too polite. I brought my disciples south to study, and it was just a coincidence that we happened to escape the war."
Yang Lihua didn't argue any further and whispered, "Sir, now that the emperor has passed away, which of the princes do you favor? Or, sir, which one do you think is suitable to inherit the throne?"
Mr. Wu was surprised to hear this. He had discussed this issue with trusted friends and relatives over the past two days, and he was sure that other people had discussed it a lot. It wasn't exactly new. But when Yang Lihua, a country woman, asked him this question, he was somewhat puzzled.
He thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, Madam, I don't think any of those princes in Kyoto are good. They're either greedy and lustful, or they're just ostentatious and lack the qualities of an emperor. If the Wei Dynasty were to be handed over to any of them, I'm afraid the people would have no good life in the future!"
Yang Lihua was pleased that he spoke the truth, and she lowered her voice even more, saying, "Before I left, my father told me to tell you something if I saw you."
Mr. Wu couldn't help but put down his tea bowl and sat up straight. "If you have any instructions, just tell me."
Yang Lihua took a deep breath and replied, "Sir, you just mentioned the princes. You must have forgotten that there is also a Sixth Prince guarding the imperial mausoleum in the temporary palace."
Tai Yongning suddenly looked up at his mother, his heart pounding.
The relationship between my cousin and my family has always been a big secret. It's not that he doesn't trust the gentleman, but the fewer people who know, the safer it is...
Seeing his disciple like this, Mr. Wu suddenly had an idea and asked, "Why did Madam Tai mention the Sixth Prince? He is related to your family..."
"Yes!" Yang Lihua interrupted and said directly, "To be honest, sir, I was also born in this Jiangnan water town. Due to some circumstances, I drifted to the north and married into the Tai family. Coincidentally, a close cousin of mine also came to Kyoto and even entered the palace, and was fortunate enough to give birth to the Sixth Prince.
"A chance encounter brought me to the Sixth Prince, who often visited our family, avoiding outsiders. This child is intelligent and sensible. Even after being abandoned in the palace, he never forgot to study literature and martial arts. He is truly a man of outstanding talent.
"He is currently assisting the general in fighting against the Russian demons at the border. He has made outstanding military achievements and is highly respected and supported by the border troops!"
Mr. Wu imagined that the Tai family was acquainted with the Sixth Prince. After all, the Tai family was quite lucky. Although they were an ordinary farming family, they had inextricable ties with the border guards, so there was nothing they could not accomplish.
But no matter how he guessed, he never guessed that the Sixth Prince was a junior of the Tai family!
The prince's aunt?
The prince’s in-laws?
Mr. Wu was so shocked that he didn't know what to say. Yang Lihua added another sentence.
"My father told me to bring you a message. You have a wide circle of friends and family. If you or your relatives are concerned about national affairs and want to help, please be patient. Perhaps in a few days, there will be a better option!"
Mr. Wu held the tea bowl in his hand and didn't say a word until the tea had cooled down.
The room was so silent that it seemed as if the air had frozen.
Tai Yongning thought for a moment, then stood up and bowed to apologize, "Sir, please forgive me. I never told you about my cousin's identity..."
Mr. Wu waved his hand and responded, "No one needs to talk about this matter lightly. You don't have to apologize."
After saying this, he stood up and bowed deeply to Yang Lihua, "Thank you, Madam Tai, for telling me. Such an important matter must be kept secret from others. After all, any leak can easily bring great harm to your family, and even to the Sixth Prince.
Mr. Tai is thinking of me and has told me so clearly. I will never betray his loyalty and trust, even if I die."
"Sir, you are so kind!" Yang Lihua quickly returned the greeting, saying, "Yongning is your disciple. You have always treated him like your own son, and our family is deeply grateful. Sir, you are wise. Even without our family's extra words, you would definitely choose a wise master and ascend to the throne."
Mr. Wu didn't say anything more, because no matter how much gratitude he expressed, it would not be as good as doing something down to earth...
After Yongning sent Yang Lihua to the guest room to rest, Mr. Wu did not stay for a moment, but immediately rushed to the study and started writing a letter.
Mrs. Wu was curious and wanted to ask her husband a few questions, but she didn't have time to catch sight of him.
That night, the light in the study burned all night long until dawn broke in the east...
After the emperor's death, banquets were banned throughout the country for a month, but here in Huairen, the emperor was far away and although they followed the rules, they would relax them a bit. As long as there were no firecrackers or drums and music, everyone would turn a blind eye.
Therefore, when Mrs. Wu took her two children and Yang Lihua to the street, the street was not much different from the usual bustling atmosphere.
After all, no matter who dies, the common people still have to make a living!
Zhuzhu and Young Master Wu were like two fat mice that had fallen into a flour jar, their eyes sparkling with joy.
One moment, Zhuzhu wanted to eat glutinous rice balls, and the next moment, Young Master Wu wanted to eat candied fruits. Before they had even walked halfway down the street, their bellies were already full!
Yang Lihua and Mrs. Wu were both angry and amused. They each restrained their greedy children, found a teahouse, and sat in a private room on the second floor to enjoy the scenery.
Unfortunately, the dim sum in the teahouse was also first-rate and delicious, causing Zhuzhu's mouth to fill up with food, and she kept praising, "Mom, it's delicious, even better than Uncle Min's!"
Yang Lihua wiped her daughter's mouth with a handkerchief and scolded her, "Your Uncle Min's food isn't a snack, so how can it be delicious? If you like this snack, let's bring a few boxes back to your Uncle Min. Maybe his snack shop can come up with something that tastes just like it!"
Zhuzhu nodded vigorously, and counted on her chubby fingers to think about what kind of snacks to bring. Her serious look really made Mrs. Wu's heart melt like honey, and she secretly hoped that she would give birth to a daughter someday!
Chunhong and Erya were not very old either, and they stood quietly behind the window next door, watching the excitement outside.
Yang Lihua started to chase them away, saying, "We're just drinking tea here anyway. We don't need you to wait on us if we have nothing to do. If you want to play, go down and play. Just don't go too far!"
Chunhong and Erya immediately bowed happily, then walked down hand in hand.
Mrs. Wu called a maid to follow her and act as a guide for the two girls.
Just half an hour later, Chunhong and Erya came back with a lot of things, followed by Tai Yongning, Song Hui and others!
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